LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A

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1 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A IEEE488 GPIB Interface Card Series User s Manual Manual Rev.: 2.50 Revision Date: Dec. 12, 2014 Part No: Advance Technologies; Automate the World.

2 Revision History Revision Date Description 2.00 Oct. 13, 2009 Initial release 2.50 Dec. 12, 2014 LPCIe version added ii

3 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A Preface Copyright 2014 ADLINK Technology, Inc. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Environmental Responsibility ADLINK is committed to fulfill its social responsibility to global environmental preservation through compliance with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Environmental protection is a top priority for ADLINK. We have enforced measures to ensure that our products, manufacturing processes, components, and raw materials have as little impact on the environment as possible. When products are at their end of life, our customers are encouraged to dispose of them in accordance with the product disposal and/or recovery programs prescribed by their nation or company. Trademarks Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Preface iii

4 Conventions Take note of the following conventions used throughout this manual to make sure that users perform certain tasks and instructions properly. NOTE: Additional information, aids, and tips that help users perform tasks. CAUTION: Information to prevent minor physical injury, component damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when trying to complete a task. WARNING: Information to prevent serious physical injury, component damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when trying to complete a specific task. iv Preface

5 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A Table of Contents Revision History... ii Preface... iii List of Tables... iii List of Figures... v 1 Introduction Overview... 1 Performance... 1 Compatibility Features... 3 LPCIe/LPCI-3488A... 3 USB-3488A Specifications... 4 GPIB Bus Properties... 4 Certifications... 4 General Specifications Software Support Installation Package Contents... 7 LPCIe/LPCI-3488A... 7 USB-3488A Unpacking Mechanical Drawings LPCI-3488A LPCIe-3488A USB-3488A PCI Configuration Table of Contents i

6 Plug and Play Configuration Troubleshooting Hardware Installation LPCIe/LPCI-3488A Installation Procedures USB-3488A Installation Procedures Cabling Software Installation Driver Installation Using the ADLINK GPIB Utility Operations Connection Configuration Data Lines Handshake Lines System Management Lines Block Diagrams ADLINK GPIB Interface Cards Important Safety Instructions Getting Service ii Table of Contents

7 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A List of Tables Table 3-1: GPIB Bus Pin Definitions List of Tables iii

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9 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A List of Figures Figure 2-1: PCB Layout of the LPCI-3488A... 9 Figure 2-2: PCB Layout of the LPCIe-3488A Figure 2-3: Layout of the USB-3488A Figure 2-4: LPCIe/LPCI-3488A Linear Connection Configuration Figure 2-5: USB-3488A Linear Connection Configuration Figure 2-6: LPCIe/LPCI-3488A Star Connection Configuration Figure 2-7: USB-3488A Star Connection Configuration Figure 3-1: Standard GPIB Connector Figure 3-2: LPCIe-3488A Block Diagram Figure 3-3: LPCI-3488A Block Diagram Figure 3-4: USB-3488A Block Diagram List of Figures v

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11 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ADLINK s LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A GPIB controller interface cards are fully compatible with the IEEE488.2 instrumentation control and communication standard and are capable of controlling up to 14 stand-alone instruments via IEEE488 cables. The LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A are designed to meet the requirements for high performance and maximum programming portability. They were developed using ADLINK s intellectual property in FPGAs which incorporates the GPIB controller, provides reliable GPIB bus control capability, and supports a transfer rate up to 1.5 MB/s. With APIs that are compatible with National Instruments 1 software and VISA support, the LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A offer the best compatibility with your existing applications and instrument drivers. Performance ADLINK takes advantage of our proven expertise in PCI/PCIe interface cards when developing these GPIB interface cards. The LPCIe/LPCI-3488A, in the low-profile PCI form factor, can adapt to most industrial and desktop computers. A 2 KB FIFO between the GPIB bus and PCI controller buffers GPIB read/write operations, eliminating the gap between the slow GPIB bus (approx. 1.5 MB/s) and the fast PCI bus (132 MB/s), dramatically increasing overall system performance. The ADLINK USB-3488A is further equipped with 32 KB FIFO to the read/write operations, for maximum transfer rates exceeding 1.2 MB/s. 1. National Instruments is a registered trademark of National Instruments Corporation Introduction 1

12 Compatibility ADLINK s GPIB interface solutions are delivered with complete software support, including a driver API set that is fully binary compatible with NI 1 s GPIB-32.DLL. All programs written based on the GPIB-32.DLL library can be executed with LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A without any modification. VISA library is also supported to ensure compatibility with applications utilizing VISA. The ADLINK LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A thus provides the Plug and Play compatibility with all your existing applications. 1. NI is a registered trademark of National Instruments Corporation 2 Introduction

13 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A 1.2 Features LPCIe/LPCI-3488A The LPCIe/LPCI-3488A IEEE 488 GPIB interface card provides the following advanced features: PCI Express 1.1 compatibility (LPCIe-3488A) Supports 32-bit 3.3 V or 5 V PCI bus (LPCI-3488A) Fully compatible with IEEE and standard Up to 1.5 MB/s data transfer for LPCI-3488A, 1.1 MB/s for LPCIe-3488A 2 kb onboard FIFO for read/write operations APIs provided compatible with NI driver software Supports industrial-standard VISA Library Interactive utility for testing and diagnostics USB-3488A The USB-3488A IEEE 488 GPIB interface card provides the following advanced features: USB 2.0 compatible Fully compatible with IEEE and standard Easy GPIB connectively for laptops 2 meter USB cable included for instrument connection No external power required Up to 1.2 MB/s data transfer 32 kb onboard FIFO for read/write operations APIs provided compatible with NI driver software Supports industrial-standard VISA Library Interactive utility for testing and diagnostics Introduction 3

14 1.3 Specifications GPIB Bus Properties Up to 14 instruments can be connected to one controller Maximum 1.5 MB/s data transfer rate Cable length 2 meters between each instrument (suggested) 20 meters total cable length Data transfer mode: 8 bits parallel Handshake: 3 wire handshake, reception of each data byte is acknowledged Certifications EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A General Specifications I/O Connector: IEEE 488 standard 24-pin connector Operating temperature: 0 to 55ºC Storage temperature: -20 to 80ºC at 10 to 90% humidity Relative humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing Power requirements LPCI-3488A LPCIe-3488A +5 V 250 ma (typical) 300 ma (max.) +3.3V +12V 45 ma (typical) 50 ma (max.) 65 ma (typical) 75 ma (max.) 4 Introduction

15 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A USB-3488A Dimensions (not including connectors): LPCI-3488A: 120 (L) x 64 (H) mm LPCIe-3488A: 67 (L) x 68.9 (H) mm USB-3488A : 81.6 (L) x 61.5 (W) x 27.8 (H) mm Vibration Test USB-3488A +5V 190 ma (typical) 500 ma (maximum) Operating: 1 G 3 axes non-operating: 2.5 G 3 axes 1.4 Software Support The ADLINK LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A GPIB interface cards provide a device driver package: ADL-GPIB for Windows XP/7/8. The ADL-GPIB driver package also provides a diagnostic utility to test GPIB interface cards, as well as programming samples and source code examples for Microsoft Visual C++. The ADL-GPIB driver package can be found in the included GPIB Driver CD. Please refer to Software Installation for detailed software installation instructions. For other OS support, please contact ADLINK for more information. Introduction 5

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17 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A 2 Installation This chapter outlines the contents of package, describes unpacking information, and describes how to install the hardware and software. 2.1 Package Contents LPCIe/LPCI-3488A The LPCIe/LPCI-3488A includes the following items: LPCIe/LPCI-3488A ADLINK GPIB Driver CD User s Manual USB-3488A The USB-3488A includes the following items: USB-3488A with built-in 2m cable ADLINK GPIB Driver CD User s Manual If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your ADLINK dealer. Please save the shipping materials and carton to ship or store the product if needed. Installation 7

18 2.2 Unpacking The LPCIe/LPCI-3488A modules contain electrostatically sensitive components that can be easily be damaged by static electricity. Therefore, they should be handled on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat. Inspect the module for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to the module. Be sure there is no shipping and handling damage on the module before continuing. Do not apply power to the card if it has been damaged. NOTE: 8 Installation

19 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A 2.3 Mechanical Drawings LPCI-3488A Figure 2-1: PCB Layout of the LPCI-3488A Installation 9

20 2.3.2 LPCIe-3488A Bus Rx Bus Tx FPGA Figure 2-2: PCB Layout of the LPCIe-3488A 10 Installation

21 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A USB-3488A Figure 2-3: Layout of the USB-3488A The USB-3488A GPIB interface provides a direct connection between the USB port on a desktop or laptop computer to GPIB instrument. With the USB-3488A GPIB interface and its USB Plug and Play feature, GPIB instruments can be connected and disconnected without having to shut down the computer. No external Installation 11

22 power supplies are necessary. The USB-3488A GPIB interface is equipped with a 2 meter USB 2.0 compliant cable. 12 Installation

23 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A 2.4 PCI Configuration Plug and Play As a plug-and-play component, the card requests an interrupt number via its PCI controller. The system BIOS responds with an interrupt assignment based on the card information and on known system parameters. These system parameters are determined by the installed drivers and the hardware is acknowledged by the system. Configuration Board configuration is accomplished on a board-by-board basis for all PCI boards in the chassis. Because configuration is controlled by the system and software, there is no jumper setting required for base-address, DMA, and interrupt IRQ. The configuration is subject to change with every boot of the system as new boards are added or removed. Troubleshooting If the system doesn t boot or you experience erratic operation with the PCI board in place, it s likely caused by an interrupt conflict (perhaps the BIOS settings are incorrectly configured). In general, the solution, once you determine it is not a simple oversight, is to consult the BIOS documentation that comes with your system. Installation 13

24 2.5 Hardware Installation LPCIe/LPCI-3488A Installation Procedures Please follow the instructions to install the LPCIe/LPCI-3488A in your system. 1. Turn off the computer 2. Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.) connected to the computer. 3. Open the computer case. 4. For LPCI-3488A, select a 32-bit PCI slot. For LPCIe-3488A, select a PCIe x1 slot. 5. Before handling the PCI cards, discharge any static buildup on your body by touching the metal case of the computer. Hold the edge of the board and do not touch the components. 6. Position the board into the selected PCIe/PCI slot. 7. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system. 8. Replace the computer case cover. Turn on the computer, and install the software according to the instructions in Software Installation. USB-3488A Installation Procedures Please follow the instructions to connect the USB-3488A to the computer or notebook. 1. Connect USB-3488A to any USB 2.0 port 2. After several seconds, the "Ready" LED become Green, USB-3488A is ready for work. 14 Installation

25 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A if you use USB-3488A with a USB Hub, we suggest you to have an independent power for the Hub. Cabling The following connection configuration can ensure that the GPIB throughput achieves optimal performance. These configurations include the number of instruments and cable distances: Cable lengths should be no longer than 4 meters (2 meter lengths maximum is suggested). The total GPIB BUS distance should be less than 20 meters. The total number of devices must less than 15 (including computer itself), and at least two-thirds (2/3) of the devices are powered on. Devices can be connected in a linear configuration, star configuration, or combination of the two, as shown. Figure 2-4: LPCIe/LPCI-3488A Linear Connection Configuration Installation 15

26 Figure 2-5: USB-3488A Linear Connection Configuration Figure 2-6: LPCIe/LPCI-3488A Star Connection Configuration 16 Installation

27 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A Figure 2-7: USB-3488A Star Connection Configuration NOTE: For a star connection, the total current load will be less in the presence of fewer than three cable connections on an individual instrument. Installation 17

28 2.6 Software Installation ADLINK GPIB interface cards are equipped with an ADL-GPIB driver package for Windows XP/7/8. The ADL-GPIB is designed to be fully compatible with your current applications and includes APIs and a binary-compatible gpib-32.dll for users using Lab- VIEW 1, LabWindow/CVI 2, VC++, VB, and Delphi. ADLINK GPIB interface cards also adequately support VISA to work with most available instrument drivers. Please visit the ADLINK website ( to download the latest version of ADL-GPIB. NOTE: ADL-GPIB revision 4.0 or later must be installed to use the LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A 1. LabVIEW is a trademark of National Instruments Corporation 2. LabWindow/CVI is a trademark of National Instruments Corporation 18 Installation

29 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A Driver Installation 1. Insert the ADLINK GPIB Driver CD. 2. Execute x:\software Package\ADL-GPIB\Setup.exe to launch the setup program. (x: denotes your CD-ROM drive). The InstallShield wizard appears. 3. Reboot the system to complete setup Installation 19

30 Using the ADLINK GPIB Utility NOTE: The ADL-GPIB driver package also provides the ADLINK GPIB Utility to diagnose and verify GPIB connections, located at x:\adlink\adl-gpib\utility\gpib Utility.exe 1. Launch GPIB Utility.exe. A window appears showing all installed GPIB interfaces and instruments 2. Click on a GPIB interface (GPIB0, GPIB1, etc.) and select Setting > GPIB Preference. A GPIB Interface & Bus Setting dialog appears to enable configuration of the GPIB interface. 20 Installation

31 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A 3. Double click on a connected GPIB instrument. A GPIB Interactive control dialog appears to allow write com- Installation 21

32 mand strings to be inputted into the GPIB instrument and read the result. 22 Installation

33 3 Operations LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A This chapter describes the operation theory of GPIB bus and the basic architecture of ADLINK s GPIB interface cards. 3.1 Connection Configuration The GPIB bus has 24 lines which are divided into 16 signal lines and 8 ground return or shield drain lines. The 16 signal lines can be divided into 8-bit parallel data transfer bus and 8 control lines. The 8 control lines contain 5 system management lines and 3 handshake lines Signal Ground Shield GND (TW PAIR W/ATN) ATN GND (TW PAIR W/SRQ) SRQ GND (TW PAIR W/IFC) 21 9 IFC GND (TW PAIR W/NDAV) 20 8 NDAC GND (TW PAIR W/NRFD) 19 7 NRFD GND (TW PAIR W/DAV) 18 6 DAV REN 17 5 EOI DIO DIO4 DIO DIO3 DIO DIO2 DIO DIO1 Figure 3-1: Standard GPIB Connector Operations 23

34 GPIB BUS 24 lines Type Function Pin 16 signal lines 8 ground lines 8 control lines 8 data lines 5 system management lines 3 handshake lines Table 3-1: GPIB Bus Pin Definitions Descriptio No. n 1 DIO1 2 DIO2 3 DIO3 4 DIO4 13 DIO5 14 DIO6 15 DIO7 16 DIO8 5 EOI 9 IFC 10 SRQ 11 ATN 17 REN 6 DAV 7 NRFD 8 NDAC 1 shield drain line 12 SHIELD 7 ground return lines 18 GND 19 GND 20 GND 21 GND 22 GND 23 GND 24 SIGNAL GROUND 24 Operations

35 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A Data Lines DIO1 to DIO8 carry both data and command messages. All commands and most data use 7-bit ASCII codes, the 8th bit, DIO8, is either unused or used as a parity check. Handshake Lines Three handshake lines control the transfer of data/messages between devices. DAV (Data Valid): Indicates the condition (availability and validity) of information on the DIO signal lines NRFD (Not Ready For Data): Indicates the condition of readiness of the device(s) to accept data NDAC (Not Data Accepted): Indicates the condition of acceptance of the data by the device System Management Lines Five system management lines manage the flow of control and data bytes across the interface. EOI (End or Identify): Used (by a talker) to indicate the end of a multi-byte transfer sequence or used in conjunction with ATN (by a controller) to execute a polling sequence IFC (Interface Clear): Used (by a controller) to place the interface system, portions of which are contained in all interconnected devices, in a known quiescent state SRQ (Service Request): Used by a device to indicate the need for attention and to request an interruption of the current sequence of events ATN (Attention): Used (by a controller) to specify how data on the DIO signal lines are to be interpreted and which devices must respond to the data REN (Remote Enable): Used (by a controller) in conjunction with other messages to enable or disable one or more local controls that have corresponding remote controls. Operations 25

36 3.2 Block Diagrams ADLINK GPIB Interface Cards The ADLINK LPCIe-3488A FPGA includes a 2kB FIFO to maximize data transfer rate, coordinating data flow between the PCIe bus, FIFO and GPIB bus. Bus Transceiver/ Receiver GPIB IP FPGA 2K FIFO PCIe IP PCIe x1 Interface Figure 3-2: LPCIe-3488A Block Diagram ADLINK s LPCI-3488A GPIB interface card includes a 2 kb FIFO inside the FPGA IP to maximize data transfer rates. Its state-of-the-art state machine in the CPLD coordinates the data flow between the PCI controller, FIFO and GPIB bus. Figure 3-3: LPCI-3488A Block Diagram 26 Operations

37 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A The ADLINK USB-3488A GPIB interface include a 32 KB FIFO to maximize data transfer rates. Its state-of-the-art state machine in the 8051 coordinates the data flow between the USB Bus, FIFO and GPIB bus. Bus Transceiver/ Receiver FPGA GPIB IP 8051 SRAM Figure 3-4: USB-3488A Block Diagram Operations 27

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39 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A Important Safety Instructions For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES marked in this manual and on the associated equipment before handling/operating the equipment. Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this user s manual for future reference. Read the specifications section of this manual for detailed information on the operating environment of this equipment. When installing/mounting or uninstalling/removing equipment: Turn off power and unplug any power cords/cables. To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to equipment: Keep equipment away from water or liquid sources; Keep equipment away from high heat or high humidity; Keep equipment properly ventilated (do not block or cover ventilation openings); Make sure to use recommended voltage and power source settings; Always install and operate equipment near an easily accessible electrical socket-outlet; Secure the power cord (do not place any object on/over the power cord); Only install/attach and operate equipment on stable surfaces and/or recommended mountings; and, If the equipment will not be used for long periods of time, turn off and unplug the equipment from its power source. Important Safety Instructions 29

40 Never attempt to fix the equipment. Equipment should only be serviced by qualified personnel. A Lithium-type battery may be provided for uninterrupted, backup or emergency power. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THEIR INSTRUCTIONS. Equipment must be serviced by authorized technicians when: The power cord or plug is damaged; Liquid has penetrated the equipment; It has been exposed to high humidity/moisture; It is not functioning or does not function according to the user s manual; It has been dropped and/or damaged; and/or, It has an obvious sign of breakage. 30 Important Safety Instructions

41 LPCIe/LPCI/USB-3488A Getting Service Contact us should you require any service or assistance. ADLINK Technology, Inc. Address: 9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District New Taipei City 235, Taiwan Tel: Fax: service@adlinktech.com Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc. Address: 5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110 San Jose, CA 95138, USA Tel: Toll Free: (USA only) Fax: info@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd. Address: 300 (201203) 300 Fang Chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China Tel: Fax: market@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology Beijing Address: 1 E 801 (100085) Rm. 801, Power Creative E, No. 1 Shang Di East Rd. Beijing, China Tel: Fax: market@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology Shenzhen Address: A1 2 C (518057) 2F, C Block, Bldg. A1, Cyber-Tech Zone, Gao Xin Ave. Sec. 7 High-Tech Industrial Park S., Shenzhen, China Tel: Fax: market@adlinktech.com LiPPERT ADLINK Technology GmbH Address: Hans-Thoma-Strasse 11, D Mannheim, Germany Tel: Fax: emea@adlinktech.com Getting Service 31

42 ADLINK Technology, Inc. (French Liaison Office) Address: 6 allée de Londres, Immeuble Ceylan Les Ulis, France Tel: +33 (0) Fax: +33 (0) france@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology Japan Corporation Address: F KANDA374 Bldg. 4F, Kanda Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo , Japan Tel: Fax: japan@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology, Inc. (Korean Liaison Office) Address: , 802 (, ) 802, Mointer B/D, 326 Seocho-daero, Seocho-Gu, Seoul , Korea Tel: Fax: korea@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. Address: 84 Genting Lane #07-02A, Cityneon Design Centre Singapore Tel: Fax: singapore@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Indian Liaison Office) Address: #50-56, First Floor, Spearhead Towers Margosa Main Road (between 16th/17th Cross) Malleswaram, Bangalore , India Tel: , Fax: india@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology, Inc. (Israeli Liaison Office) Address: 27 Maskit St., Corex Building PO Box Herzliya , Israel Tel: Fax: israel@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology, Inc. (UK Liaison Office) Tel: UK@adlinktech.com 32 Getting Service